Setup new sky remote

Enter the number sequence shown on the TV by pressing the numbers on your remote control. Follow the on-screen instructions until prompted to enter the three-digit pairing code shown. Enter the three-digit code shown on the TV by pressing the numbers on your remote control.

Select Remote Setup. Follow the on screen instructions. Press the TV button on the remote. You may have to press Channel Up several times before your TV turns off. Turn the TV back on and make sure the Volume or Mute button works.

XR15 Turn on your TV. The remote light will flash twice. Press the 1 button. The light will flash twice again. Press the A and D buttons together to complete remote pairing. Labels 2. Top Related readings Not what you're looking for? Try these related articles and discussions. And the third model is a combination between the two. It has the same style and design as the touch remote, but instead of its touch feature, you get the usual buttons. When you are connecting a new Sky remote to your TV, your old Sky handbook can come in handy for the digit codes.

However, if you already chucked it in the bin, here is how you can connect your Sky remote to your TV:. The first step is identifying the model of your Sky remote and your TV since this can affect the codes you can use. You can identify your model by looking inside your battery cover. Then get the brand and model of your TV. Figuring out the brand is a no-brainer, but the model can be tricky.

You can check your TV manual, box, or purchase receipt to find out. With all this information you can find your 3 or 4 digit codes for Sky remote here. Have your 4 digit code for Sky remote in front of you, and you can get started. It is a simple process that only takes 3 steps when you know your code.

Having problems with your sky remote control? If you are sure about your 4 digit code, simply try again. Sometimes it takes a while until your TV can properly save it.

If you do not know your exact code, try every 4 digit code listed for your TV brand until you find the right one. If you got your Sky remote second-hand, it probably is a 3 digit code because it is an older model. The instructions are the same, press TV, press select and the red button until it blinks twice, then input your code.

When you can control the volume, you successfully set up your sky remote control! You can see if you successfully paired your Sky Q remote control by changing the volume or flipping through the channels. When you reset your remote control, you can try again. Again, if you cannot change the volume, follow the steps in the previous section and try again. When you can change the volume, answer the final question. If you have a speaker system, there are more instructions you have to follow to program your Sky.

When you finish pairing your Sky Q Touch remote, you can set up touch control. You can now swipe, scroll, and tap to control the settings of your TV like you would with your smartphone. It is a nifty feature that can make it difficult to go back to the old Sky remote. If the touch feature is not for you, then simply turn it off and use the buttons as usual. Your Sky box can only accommodate one TV remote at a time. If you are replacing a damaged Sky remote or upgrading to a newer model, you need to unpair the previous remote control first.

You can reset the factory settings of your old remote by holding 7 or 9 until the light flashes 4 times. If you damaged or misplaced your Sky remote you have to manually unpair it from your Sky box. If you have a Sky Q Voice Control remote, you can only use the voice control feature when your Sky box is connected to your broadband. If you lose your broadband connection, you can no longer use Voice Control and may have to make do with the buttons instead.